SEBOKENG.- A case of murder is being investigated after a man was stabbed to death in Polokong, Sebokeng, on Wednesday.

It is alleged that in the afternoon April 15, the deceased was with another man from Westside Park, Zone 21, and while passing inside Polokong they were approached by a man, known to them, with whom they had differences with in school in 2023.

The suspect’s brother gave them knives…

“The suspect then told the deceased that he had finally found him and asked what he was doing in Polokong. A fight erupted and the suspect’s brother, whose name is currently unknown, gave his brother (the suspect) and his friend knives so they can stab the deceased and the person who was accompanying him,” police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said.

Mokhachane said that the deceased was stabbed several times on the back as he was trying to flee for his life, but he was unsuccessful.

“The deceased was declared dead by the EMS on the scene and further taken to Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation.”

The Sebokeng Station Commander Brigadier Thembekile Kubone pleads with the public to assist with any information that may assist with investigation, and any person who may have information can anonymously contact Sebokeng SAPS on 016 466 2047, 082 498 9563, 112, 10111, 08600 10111 or alternatively via MySAPS.